CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Deaconess Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Deaconess Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.08

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.08 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $68 (451%)
Insurance Median: $19 (126%)
Cash: $68 (451% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (126% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.08 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Community Health Plan Of Washington $9 - $25 60%
Coordinated Care $9 60%
Molina $9 - $27 60%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $18 60%
Wellpoint $9 60%
Aetna $15 - $93 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 99%
Premera $15 - $19 99%
Regence $15 99%
Wellcare $16 106%
Pacificsource $17 - $19 113%
Cigna $19 126%
Kaiser $19 126%
Regence/Asuris $23 153%
Ambetter / Centene $27 179%
First Choice $66 - $119 438%
First Health $121 802%
Multiplan/Phcs $125 829%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: W 800 Fifth Avenue, Spokane, WA 99210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals